2019 Ram 1500 Redesign: Specs and Features Finally Revealed

The Ram 1500 boasts the highest owner loyalty of any half-ton truck, so news of the 2019 Ram 1500 redesign has been eagerly awaited. We’re thrilled to report that disappointment just isn’t on the menu. 2019 Ram 1500 changes will include:

Available hybrid technology

Redesigned chassis

Upgraded towing and payload ratings

New technology

Let’s take a closer look at what to expect from one of the most hotly anticipated trucks in the world.

Hybrid Powertrain

Like the 2018 Ram 1500, the upcoming model uses a 305-hp 3.6L Pentastar V6 as standard or an available 395-hp 5.7L HEMI V8. The big news for 2019 is available hybridization through Fiat Chrysler’s eTorque system.

The alternator is replaced with a motor unit that sends energy to a 48-volt lithium-ion battery pack. Beyond enhanced efficiency, it should deliver:

Smoother and swifter low-speed acceleration

Torque boost of 90 lb-ft for V6 engines or 130 lb-ft for V8 engines

All-New Platform

You’ll notice further efforts to improve efficiency across the body, including active grille shutters, a front splitter, and a small lip spoiler. The hood has been sculpted to push air over and away from the windshield to optimize airflow.

But the most major of the 2019 Ram 1500 changes is the reengineered chassis. Extensive use of high-strength steel has seen weight drop dramatically while strength improves.